Types of Military Injuries

If you’ve suffered an injury during military service, our specialist lawyers can help you understand your rights and explore whether you can make a claim.

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Types of military injuries we can help with

Can’t find your injury? Get in touch with our military specialists to find out how we can support you.
  • Cold Injuries

    If you have suffered an avoidable non-freezing cold injury during your service in the military, you may be able to claim compensation.

  • Defective Equipment

    If you have been injured because of defective military equipment, our solicitors could help you claim compensation through a civil case.

  • Diseases

    Our specialist solicitors can help you make a claim if you have contracted a disease due to unsafe working conditions in the military.

  • Hearing Loss

    You might be able to claim compensation for noise-induced hearing loss while in the military if there was negligence around inadequate protection.

  • Heat Injuries

    Get the help and support you need to if you suffered a heat-induced injury or illness while in the military. 

  • PTSD

    If you have been affected by PTSD, you might be able to claim for compensation privately or through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS).

Expert legal support for a range of military injuries

You can make a claim whether you’re still serving or are a veteran, no matter your branch of service. Our expert military lawyers (some of whom are ex-service themselves) have helped people from all kinds of military backgrounds, including Army, Navy, RAF, Special Forces and reserve personnel.

You can make a civil claim, or we can help you claim through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS); in some cases, you might be able to claim through both. Whatever your injury or illness, we are here to make sure you get the financial, physical and mental support you need.

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Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.

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